[EVDL] Curtis 1231c rebuild - thermal compound suggestions?

I'm working on replacing the diodes and MOSFETS in a Curtis 1231c, and need an electrically and thermally conductive heat transfer compound to put between the MOSFET's/Diodes and the heatsync they attach to. They are mechanically attached with screws, so I think a grease would be fine and I

Re: [EVDL] Leaf recommendations?

Cal, we just acquired our second Leaf. My wife charges it with 120vac and is fully charged over night. You may try this before going to the expense of the 240vac outlet. Because then you need to convert the charger to work on 240vac if it is the one that comes with the car. Best of luck.

Re: [EVDL] Leaf recommendations?

Glad to hear, Cal. I think you will be fine. Use the cruise control. I do, even at 25mph. No, especially at 25mph :) Peri -- Original Message -- From: "Cal Frye via EV" To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" Cc: Sent: 25-Feb-17 12:19:08 PM

Re: [EVDL] Leaf recommendations?

Peri, Tom (and others, particularly Bruce), I appreciate all the concern and good suggestions. You folks have greatly helped me feel I've thought this through very thoroughly. I purchased the Leaf today. Peri, it's a 2015 model S, with the battery apparently in top condition. It does come with

Re: [EVDL] Leaf recommendations?

/"Don't forget about having heat and defrost on. At an average city speed of 12mph, those accessories eat up quite a bit of power."/ That's the main effect. Those are constant power loads so the energy per mile consumed increases with decreasing speed. A graph of total energy per mile the vehicle

[EVDL] EVLN: EV-newswire posts for 20170225

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